Eyes were on Britain as it voted to leave the European Union, but Ruth Adeyi, 23, a Correspondent from London, UK, reports there has been a measure of regret and political rancour since that historic vote. The political landscape is being reshaped by the divide of those who voted ‘leave’ versus ‘remain’. On both sides …

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London results in the UK’s “Brexit” vote set the stage for a discussion about autonomy and the economy, writes Ruth Adeyi, 23, a Correspondent from London, UK.  Across London most boroughs voted to ‘remain’ in the EU. Roughly 60 per cent – 2.2 million Londoners voted remain. Polls show that across the 33 boroughs, only …

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The resignation of Britain’s Prime Minister after the historic Brexit vote offers an informative view on leadership, writes Mary-Jean Nleya, 24, a Correspondent from Botswana. As the media is abuzz with the resignation of David Cameron as British Prime Minister, there are leadership lessons to glean from his conduct. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 David Cameron …

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Will Nicholl, 23, a Correspondent in London, UK, notes that in the aftermath of the events of the last six months, commentators have done their best to find patterns through which to make sense of the world. He argues for the need to take a longer viewpoint. Tempting though it is to pivot the narrative onto …

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Does Brexit mean the UK will offer better trade agreements for African Commonwealth Countries, or will it be business as usual? Folmi Yohanna, 27, a Correspondent from Kano in Nigeria, writes that the UK could maintain the trade agreements equivalent to the deal. “Wow! So the Supreme Court will decide whether to reject or uphold …

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Triggering Brexit could mean triggering another headache for those looking for housing in the crowded London market. Mary Adeyi, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent in London, UK, writes that a report from the mayor points to a construction industry that relies on European labour. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that a “Hard Brexit” would “cripple” house …

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There is lack of certainty in the international global order, writes Mary-Jean Nleya, 24, a Correspondent from Botswana. The U.K.’s Brexit vote followed by U.S. election results were shocks in 2016, while 2017 unfolds in surprises like the U.K. early general elections. Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid for early elections flowed directly from the 2016 EU …

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